Elizabeth Thiel Email & Phone Number

Jackson, Ms

It was my privilege to collaborate with the 2023 USA IBC staff in planning, organizing, and executing the Twelfth USA International Ballet Competition and its ancillary events. My primary responsibility was providing assistance and support to the Artistic Administrator. Other responsibilities: Created & maintained company calendarAssisted competitors in approval of Competition materials (music licensing, prop usage) Communicated with company members, 9 jurors, 110 competitors & non-competing partners, coaches, and patrons Registered all participants upon arrival and led orientation group toursMaintained digital organization of participant informationStage Managed 2 ancillary events: CityDance Outreach Program's annual recital (May), Edward Stierle Contemporary Showcase (June)Prepared written materials: Event Programs, Announcements, Itineraries, General Information GuidesCollaborated with all departments to create, proofread, format, and update website copyAssisted Production Staff with coordination and execution of event rehearsalsPrepared necessary materials & accompanied Aristic Administrator in production meetings with venue staff & other local organizations involved in Competition planningProvided fellow staff & participants real-time support and creative problem solving throughout 2 weeks of competition

I give personal, individual feedback to help clients achieve their writing goals. Our work varies based on the client's goals and ranges from simple copy editing of final drafts to in-depth feedback /brainstorming for further development. My clients include students, professionals, and creatives working on personal projects.

United States

As Production Office Coordinator/Assistant Production Office Coordinator on several feature film & commercial shoots, I worked with the full Production Office Staff in pre-production preparation, production execution, and post-production wrap processes to ensure smooth daily operations at all phases of development. Responsibilities:Prepared daily materials (ex: script sides, schedules, production reports, maps, instructions)Maintained daily contact with full cast and crew to distribute needed materials & information Assisted Producers and Accounting with filing of weekly documentation (ex: time cards, contracts, expense tracking) Handled high-profile clients and sensitive information with discretionArranged travel itineraries, catering, and lodging accommodations for cast & crewMaintained relationships with vendorsMet tight deadlinesUtilized effective written & verbal communication Employed creative thinking & quick problem-solving skills to meet team goals

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Taught and directed competitive Junior High and High School show choir groups in partnership with the Choral Director. In addition to everyday classwork, responsibilities of Show Choir Director included creative control over show, set, and costume designs, planning and execution of all yearly events including school performances (Christmas, Spring Showcase), creation of the season's rehearsal schedule and supervision of all after-school rehearsals, communication with parents and volunteers, maintaining contact with choreographers and arrangers, organization of travel and competition details, plans for summer camps, and adherence to the program budget. After the COVID-19 outbreak, both directors facilitated online learning and maintained student engagement by hosting virtual meetings to discuss music, performance, art, cultural history, and creative design projects. Also served as Assistant Director of the Fall Musical, "Catch Me If You Can." As Assistant Director, I helped the Director organize and oversee auditions and gave feedback for casting. I also assisted in rehearsals with blocking/staging, script analysis, character and dialect work, backstage logistics, and general organization of the cast and crew. Substituted for a Spanish 1 class (7th and 8th grade level) for a six-week period. Responsibilities included designing weekly lesson plans, classroom management, and offering tutorials to students seeking individual help outside of class. Acted as a Faculty Advisor for a small group of 8th grade students, holding weekly meetings, facilitating personal development through discussion and group activities, and planning small-scale events throughout the year. Also served on the school's Editorial Board, assisted with One Act Play auditions at request of the Drama Director, and assisted in planning virtual Thespian Society induction in the spring.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Performed in multiple shows in New Stage's 2018-2019 season and the Warehouse Theatre. Featured roles include Anne in "The Diary of Anne Frank," Mrs. Dilber/Ensemble in "A Christmas Carol," Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Crew for "Hell in High Water," and House Management/Stage Crew for "Sylvia" at the Warehouse Theatre.

Assisted the Drama Director with the planning, casting, rehearsals, and organization of the season's competitive One Act Play. The show, "Around the World in 80 Days," advanced from the North Mississippi High School Drama Festival in December to the Mississippi Theatre Association competition in January. Working with extremely limited rehearsal time and strict competition guidelines, we had to prepare our cast of students to unpack the traveling set and dress the stage, perform the show, and repack the set in no more than 45 minutes.Creative responsibilities included set and costume design consultations, planning, and construction. Preparation included rehearsal planning, making cuts to the script, researching historical and cultural elements relevant to the piece, preparing dialect work, humor and character exercises for students, and chaperoning festival trips.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Worked alongside the Culture Editor to plan, manage, edit, copyedit, and upload content for the Culture section of the award-winning student newspaper, The Crimson White. Other responsibilities included two weekly production nights for print editions, biweekly full-staff and Culture desk meetings, communication with staff writers and the editorial board, managing pitches, and writing content for online and print editions.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

As the CW's Associate Editor, I worked with all desk editors on production nights to copyedit, fact-check, and format two weekly print editions of the newspaper according to AP and CW styles.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Slash Pine's small group of student interns worked closely with the director at every level of the production process to produce chapbooks of poetry. From acquisitions, design, assembly, and distribution to planning and executing launch events and literary festivals, Slash Pine interns had input and hands-on experience turning an appreciation and vision for poetry into completed physical works.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: University of Alabama Honors College, Sigma Tau Delta, The Crimson White, 57 Miles- Outlet program Student.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: University of Alabama Honors College, Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society- Gamma Gamma Cast (Member 4.